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Is Willows, CA expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,31225% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$69,097about $5,758/month · 21% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$281,70015% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,480 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other California cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 49 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Willows
$1,312
Lemoore Station
$2,187
Pollock Pines
$2,010
Joshua Tree
$1,321
Oak View
$2,408
Gustine
$1,479
Hilmar-Irwin
$1,629

How much do households earn in Willows?

Under $25k
21.4%
$25k–50k
21.4%
$50k–100k
29.5%
$100k–150k
18.4%
$150k+
4.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Willows

SizeWillowsU.S. average
1 bedroom$927$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,254$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,588$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Willows overall?

Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).

Housing
154
Goods (food, clothes…)
106
Utilities
159
Other services
103
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Willows, so the California figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Willows

🏛️ Property tax$1,904a year · 0.68% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$181a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Willows

Commute to work24.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree15.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home59.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line19.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Willows?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $643 a month less.

Renting
$1,312
Owning
$1,955

Owning assumes a typical $281,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,170 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Willows, CA?

Renting in Willows costs a median of about $1,312 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.

How much do I need to make to live in Willows?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,480 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Willows cheap or expensive?

Willows is rated OK: rent takes 22.8% of the typical household income of $69,097. It ranks 49th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Willows?

The median homeowner in Willows pays $1,904 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.

Is Willows more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Willows?

The median home value in Willows is $281,700, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.

6,190 people live in Willows. Numbers are typical (middle) values.